Western Africa
Flooding in Nigeria is on the rise – good forecasts, drains and risk maps are urgently needed
The Nigeria Meteorological Agency and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency have predicted severe flooding this year. The country needs to make improvements.
Nigeria is one of the most flood-prone countries in west Africa. Many areas experience annual flooding. This happens during heavy rainfall and one of the reasons is poor drainage systems.
The country therefore needs to make improvements. As researchers who have specialised in meteorology for about two decades we believe there
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